It has been too overwhelming for the BJP to witness the outcomes of distinct opinion polls. Almost all have declared massive win for the political group with Narendra Modi as prime ministerial candidate, and some have even predicted for the requisite majority.

Though signs are favorable and government changeover is almost on the verge of happening, the party leaders still have to maintain the patience and alertness. To get paid for the hard work of past many months, calmness is the key. Remember, no battle is won until the opponent is declared to have lost. Winning the battle is always the beginning, the vital events occur afterwards.

Past few days
haven’t been motivating for the party and the words of many senior
leaders have fetched uncomplimentary attention. A former minister of
Bihar is continuously making headlines and now has been issued with
an arrest warrant by the Jharkhand Court. Amit Shah, the face of BJP
in UP, too is confronting tough times ever since his speech was taken
notice of by the EC. The list is long; the subject-matter however is
the same.

The ‘my 1.25
billion Indians’ phrase of Narendra Modi is somehow challenged in
all the instances. The most recent was the anti-Muslim words of VHP
leader, Pravin Togadia, though not a direct face of the BJP.

The BJP, which
until recently was recognized as the political group advocating the
construction of Ram Temple, has now fetched massive support on
entirely distinctive lines. Development, prosperity of all, and
betterment of the backwards are the standpoints which have encouraged
the mass to extend incredible faith to the BJP. Declaration of
Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate a few months ago was
a measure to gain acceptance among the youth as well as the
communities that did not yet link themselves with the BJP. This
measure has definitely boosted the reputation of the party; however
bottlenecks are many.

It is a known fact
that a predictable win makes the winning squad overoptimistic and
mistakes tend to happen. Same seems to be the case with the BJP
leaders. Instead of upholding the trust that the general public has
extended, a few leaders are making every attempt to brighten their
individual political career by resting on the shoulder of Narendra
Modi. And, it is unhappy to witness that the party has not inflicted
any sturdy measures to curb this practice. The general public
including communities that for the very first time looked to favor
the BJP isn’t viewing this as a pleasing thought. Instead, the hard
work of past many months is on stake.

To make good what
has recently dented party’s repute, the senior leaders have to take
charge and reflect willingness to curtail such instances. Plus,
proactive measures should be resorted to so as to prevent any such
deliberate occurrences in the future. Those not a part of the BJP;
however are the advocates of strict Hindu nationalism, should not be
allowed to harm party’s standing.

The nation looks forward to being
governed by a leader who has so far promised dignity and prosperity
of the society at large. In Modi's endeavor to uplift the economy and
the living standards, he must be accompanied with unbiased and
capable leaders. Surely, the BJP would deliver what all is promised
in the party manifesto post win; a definite restraint on
unjustifiable words of party leader too is the need of the hour.

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A Chartered Accountant by profession and Director on the board of Punjab National Bank (PNB), General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) and Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC). Dr. Sunil Gupta is working flawlessly for the economic and social prosperity of India.